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We Build Reasoning Engines That Think Like Real Scientists.
No one, in the history of drug discovery, ever found a new drug because they read a paper better.
If you believe literature review summaries and bots reading every paper published is where the alpha is, we're not the company for you.
Meet the TeamIf you believe literature review summaries and bots reading every paper published is where the alpha is, we're not the company for you.
At BioBox, our mission is simple yet ambitious: to unlock the full potential of scientific reasoning in drug discovery. Too often, critical insights remain trapped in siloed datasets or in the heads of brilliant scientists who can only tackle one problem at a time. We are building the data and logic layer that turns those fragmented pieces into living models of knowledge—models that can evolve, traverse complex relationships, and generate hypotheses at scale. By empowering scientists with tools that mirror and expand upon the way they reason, we aim to accelerate the path from idea to breakthrough.
Our vision is to create a future where every scientist has an AI partner that doesn’t just retrieve information but actively thinks alongside them. BioBox is not just a platform—it’s the backbone for autonomous science. Imagine a world where drug discovery isn’t constrained by human bandwidth, where knowledge graphs evolve dynamically as new evidence emerges, and where agentic AI scientists work hand-in-hand with humans to explore vast scientific landscapes. That is the world we are building toward, one where discovery is faster, smarter, and more collaborative.
We believe this transformation is not just possible, but inevitable. Just as the microscope expanded what scientists could see, BioBox expands what they can reason about. Our role is to pioneer the frameworks, technologies, and workflows that make this shift accessible and impactful for the organizations solving the hardest problems in human health. In doing so, we are setting the foundation for a new era of science—one where insight compounds like knowledge itself, and the pace of discovery matches the urgency of human need.
Christopher Li
CEO
Meet the People Behind the Platform
Christopher Li
CEO
Christopher leads the mission to transform drug discovery through reasoning models and evolutionary ontologies. With a background spanning AI, knowledge graphs, and biopharma innovation, he’s passionate about building tools that empower scientists to scale their thinking and accelerate breakthroughs.
Hamza Farooq
CTO
Hamza brings deep expertise at the intersection of bioinformatics and AI. A national-level bioinformatics instructor and author of 30+ high-impact publications, he has spent his career advancing computational methods that bridge biology and data science. At BioBox, Hamza leads the technical vision, ensuring our platform is both scientifically rigorous and built to scale with the future of drug discovery.
Julian Mazzitelli
CIO
Julian is a seasoned infosec and cybersecurity expert with a track record of building resilient systems at scale. He has designed and managed national-level distributed computing infrastructure, bringing unmatched expertise in secure, high-performance environments. At BioBox, Julian ensures our platform is enterprise-grade, secure, and trusted by the most data-sensitive organizations in drug discovery.
Lauren Phillips
CPO
Lauren is a translational scientist with a background in therapeutics and a proven track record of bridging biology with technology. A distinguished graduate of The Product Faculty, she is recognized for her product development expertise in building tech platforms that accelerate biological discovery. At BioBox, Lauren shapes how our science translates into impactful, user-centered tools for drug discovery teams.
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Investors & Partners
BioBox has raised millions from prominent seed-stage investment funds and strategic investors.
